Unversity of Maryland's Renound Shock Trauma Center is currently seeking a Trauma Program Manager.

Summary: Accountable for the excellence of clinical practice in the delivery of care for all trauma patients in the Shock Trauma Center. Manages and coordinates the trauma program inclusive of the quality improvement activities for the trauma service to ensure compliance with national and state standards. Collects, and analyzes data, conducts presentations, provides consultation, and participates in hospital-wide and Shock Trauma Quality related committees to ensure collaborative effort across disciplines. Ensures a constant state of readiness for the Shock Trauma Center PARC designation.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

Has direct supervision of the trauma quality team inclusive but not limited to the following positions:

Collaborates with the Physician Director for Quality Management & Quality Program Administrator.

Collaborates with IT to review registry upgrades, adjustments, reports, and additions.

Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Specialist team to enhance performance improvement initiatives and review of nursing quality of care.

Coordinates management across the continuum of trauma care, which includes the planning and implementation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.

Monitors clinical processes and outcomes and system issues related to the quality of care provided; develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews; identify trends and sentinel events; and help outline remedial actions while maintaining confidentiality.

Leads review of data related to clinical care, in conjunction with the quality improvement committee, to determine committee agenda and identify areas requiring further information.

Manages statistical reports as required for medical staff, quality improvement committee and quality task forces to identify trends or patterns that present an opportunity to improve the quality of patient care provided at STC.

Leads and coordinates special quality improvement projects and studies. Identifies resources needed, persons to be involved and the logistics of accomplishing the project.

Serves as a liaison for the trauma center with pre-hospital care providers, other trauma and tertiary care centers, regional hospitals, the community and government agencies.

Provides assistance to pre-hospital and inter-facility hospital providers in the identification and resolution of any concerns or issues related to the Shock Trauma Center.

Implements existing programs, coordinates existing services, proposes and assists in the development of new programs and services designed to meet the needs of the pre-hospital agencies and Shock Trauma objectives.

Plans, organizes and directs a patient feedback program for prehospital providers. Assist in the development of new prehospital-focused informational services, e.g. Shock Trauma web sites directed to servicing prehospital providers.

Collaborates with regional and area EMS medical directors on quality of care, trends in practice identified, and mitigation of any patient care concerns. When appropriate and in conjunction with medical leadership, supports changes to pre-hospital and interhospital protocols with the influence of evidence based practice.

What You Need to Be Successful:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Master’s degree required.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland is required.

2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Minimum of two years’ experience in a trauma care setting; at a Level I trauma center preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW